Surgical Management of Early Esophageal Cancer

Surg Clin North Am. 2021 Jun;101(3):427-441. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2021.03.005.

Abstract

Esophageal cancer is the eighth most common cancer worldwide, and its incidence has been increasing over the past several decades. Esophagectomy currently is the standard of care for more advanced early esophageal cancer and should be performed at centers of excellence with high volumes, appropriate supportive staff, and multidisciplinary expertise.

Keywords: Early esophageal cancer; Esophagectomy; RAMIE; Robotic-assisted esophagectomy.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnosis
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery*
  • Aftercare / methods
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Esophagectomy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Postoperative Care / methods
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome